Calamagrostis polycephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycephala
ID:
858521
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vaniot
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. sér. 3, 13(174-176): 183. 1904 [5 Jun 1904]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857856
Common Names
- Polycephalous Reed Grass
- Calamagrostis Polycephala
- Reed Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamagrostis polycephala (also called Many-headed Reed-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in moist meadows, riverbanks, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Calamagrostis polycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of building materials.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamagrostis polycephala is a small, reddish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, light brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, light green, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calamagrostis polycephala is a perennial grass that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Calamagrostis polycephala
Calamagrostis polycephala can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Calamagrostis polycephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis polycephala?
Calamagrostis polycephala
What is the common name of Calamagrostis polycephala?
Feather Reedgrass
Where does Calamagrostis polycephala grow?
It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America
Species in the Calamagrostis genus
Calamagrostis acutiflora, Calamagrostis andrejewii, Calamagrostis badzhalensis, Calamagrostis bihariensis, Calamagrostis hartmaniana, Calamagrostis haussknechtiana, Calamagrostis indagata, Calamagrostis kotulae, Calamagrostis kuznetzovii, Calamagrostis ponojensis, Calamagrostis prahliana, Calamagrostis pseudodeschampsioides, Calamagrostis rigens, Calamagrostis strigosa, Calamagrostis subchalybaea, Calamagrostis subepigeios, Calamagrostis submonticola, Calamagrostis subneglecta, Calamagrostis tatianae, Calamagrostis torgesiana, Calamagrostis uralensis, Calamagrostis ussuriensis, Calamagrostis vassiljevii, Calamagrostis wirtgeniana, Calamagrostis zerninensis, Calamagrostis abnormis, Calamagrostis acuminata, Calamagrostis affinis, Calamagrostis ajanensis, Calamagrostis alajica, Calamagrostis albiflora, Calamagrostis altaica, Calamagrostis angustifolia, Calamagrostis anthoxanthoides, Calamagrostis appressa, Calamagrostis archboldii, Calamagrostis arenaria, Calamagrostis arundinacea, Calamagrostis atjehensis, Calamagrostis australis, Calamagrostis austrodensa, Calamagrostis austroscaberula, Calamagrostis autumnalis, Calamagrostis avenoides, Calamagrostis balkharica, Calamagrostis baltica, Calamagrostis benthamiana, Calamagrostis bogotensis, Calamagrostis bolanderi, Calamagrostis borii,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-403203: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Vaniot (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaniot' in the authors string.